Uninsured Drivers Targeted

Published:13:10Friday 13 April 2012

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Grampian Police, together with Scotland’s other forces, carried out a period of enforcement targeting uninsured drivers and vehicles this week. The ACPOS-led campaign ran from 7am on Tuesday April 3 until 7am on Friday April 6.

Officers were out across the Force area and made full use of existing ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) technology to cross check vehicles with the Motor Insurance Bureau and DVLA records.

While figures are still being collated, at least fourteen motorists have been reported in this very short period alone for driving without insurance. The final figure will unfortunately be higher.

Sergeant Jon Barron, of the Force’s Road Policing Department said, “These motorists now have to face the consequences of their ill-judged and selfish actions. It will hit them hard financially and, if they do not obtain the required insurance cover in the very near future, they may have to cope with the loss of their vehicle.”

“I would like to remind members of the public to let us know of anyone who they suspect may be driving without insurance. This can be done directly to their local Police station or to the Force Service Centre on 0845 600 5 700. If they prefer to remain anonymous, the information can be passed to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

The seriousness of the offence is reflected in the level of the maximum fine of £5,000, and the automatic endorsement of an offender’s licence with six to eight penalty points. The courts can also order the immediate disqualification of the offender.